Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is mired in one of the worst passing stretches of his six-year career, and many things – preparation, mechanics, poor protection – have been suggested as reasons. But the 2015 MVP says he’s looking only at himself for the answer.

Six Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board seats are up for election in 2017, and veteran members Tom Tate and Eric Davis say they won’t run. Three incumbents say they will, and one isn’t ready to announce.